Common Vocabulary for Task 1
In previous lessons, we looked at the first sentence for task 1 and the organization of the task. In this lesson, we’ll introduce some of the common vocabulary for the task and in later lessons, we’ll practice that vocabulary.
And whether you're a girl or a guy, you've gotta use your vocabulary.
To introduce a new idea, you can use vocabulary for connections:
As this chart explains/describes,
According to_______,
To change a number to make it more sophisticated, you can use vocabulary for statistics:
49% - approximately/roughly/nearly 50%
One in two/one out of two
To connect a comparison, you can use vocabulary for comparisons:
Because the chart, graph or table is comparing information, this vocabulary for comparisons can make your writing even more sophisticated.
In 1971 -1972, approximately 1000 males furthered their education. On the other/in Contrast, roughly 800 females furthered their education in that same period.
In 1971 -1972, approximately 1000 males furthered their education, while or whereas roughly 800 females furthered their education in that same period.
In 1971 -1972, approximately 1000 males furthered their education compared to/in contrast to or with roughly 800 females who furthered their education in that same period.
To show increases or decreases, you can use vocabulary for verbs:
Because the chart, graph or table is providing information about increases or decreases, this vocabulary for verbs can make your writing even more sophisticated.
Increased a lot: increased sharply/increased dramatically
Increased a little: increased slightly/gradually
Same over time: increased steadily
To show synonyms for subjects, you can use vocabulary for people:
The number of males
The proportion of males